1995 Mercedes Benz 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 20, 2012 · 29 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 320 years
More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz 320. That ranks 3rd out of 8 320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 55%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz 320 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System16 · ~92,000 mi
Air Bags4
Engine and Engine Cooling4 · ~85,000 mi
Power Train3
Visibility2
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Structure1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1655%92,000——
Air Bags414%———
Engine and Engine Cooling414%85,000——
Power Train310%———
Visibility27%———
Seat Belts13%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13%———
Structure13%———
Suspension13%———
Unknown or Other13%———
Vehicle Speed Control13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 3 complaints
1995: 2199521996: 2199621997: 3199731998: 2199822000: 3200032001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 1200312006: 3200632007: 3200732008: 2200822009: 2200922010: 2201022012: 220122

n = 29 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Mercedes Benz 320 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz 320.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Car was cruising at 10mph before getting into our house driveway, when smog came under the hood, open hood immediately and noticed that the engine electrical harness was melting down, shut off engine and disconnected battery. *tr

Electrical System · received Dec 20, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10489329

During routine maintenance, missing insulation was discovered on wiring to a sensor in the air tube, visible outside of tape wrap. I made sure that wires were not touching and insulated the exposed areas at the clip-on connector to the sensor. Engine missfire was attributed to fuel delivery and…

Electrical System · received Feb 22, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10448946

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz 320sl. While driving approximately 20 mph the automatic braking system light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and have it towed to an authorized dealer. The computer in the vehicle was repaired when the complaint was filed. The vin…

Electrical System · received May 11, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10329987

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz 320sl. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the automatic braking system light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an authorized automotive center where the computer was repaired. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The current and…

Electrical System · received May 11, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10329995

The engine wire harness in the car is know not good that could cause fire in the car. Benz should repair it at no charge. *tr

Electrical System · received Nov 3, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10290748

Other Mercedes Benz 320 years

1996 320 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 320110
2001 320170
2000 320170
1999 320300
1998 320390
1997 320190
1996 320140
1995290

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz 320?

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz 320?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz 320 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320 model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.